It’s being touted by hundreds of firms as the means to transfer data quickly enough to power the next generation of gadgets – including robots and driverless cars.

5G is going to make all our gadgets even faster (Image: Metro)

Speaking on stage at the convention in Las Vegas, Michael Kassan, chief executive of digital strategy advisory firm MediaLink said: ‘CES 2019 is, for all intents and purposes, the dawn of 5G.’

In their press conference at the event technology giant Samsung teased their first 5G-enabled smartphone, confirming it would be announced this year.

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Other firms, including chipmaker Qualcomm and Intel are also demonstrating early versions of 5G devices at the convention.

CES is the biggest consumer electronics trade show in the world (Image: EPA)

In the UK, EE and Vodafone are both running trials of the technology, with EE confirming last year it plans to launch 5G in 16 UK cities in 2019.

CES is the largest trade show for the technology industry and is expected to draw more than 180,000 visitors before it closes on Friday.

Gary Shapiro speaks at CES in Las Vegas (Image: DPA)

Gary Shapiro, president of the show’s organiser the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said: ‘CES embodies the innovative spirit that defines the consumer technology industry – and the products and services launching here this week will empower citizens around the globe and change our world for the better.